New Look Baleno on the way!

shuvc · 28th September 2005, 17:16

So someone has finally reported it !

Guess the LXi is still the better bet, for anyone who wants to choose their audio setup and wants 14" wheels ..

BUSA · 28th September 2005, 19:30

man what the hell is up with Maruti! Where is ABS and airbags! Just for climate control how do they expect people to buy the Vxi. Also why doesnot Lxi get the same Wider rubber! Is Maruti insane! Each model has different size of tyres with a same engine!

imjimmy · 28th September 2005, 23:36

hmmm... I've got mixed feelings on this.

Maybe Maruti should learn something from Hyundai.

Do they expect the Lxi to sell in large numbers by just improving the tail lamps and reducing/eliminating the discounts..

I guess they lost a golden opportunity.

I firmly believe that even at 5.79L exshowroom in Delhi, Baleno is great VFM..

But only iff.. they had made substantial changes with the same price tag, they could have cornered a large share between the C and the C+ segmant cars. The monthly sales figures could have zoomed..

On the other hand good news for the existing owners(like me

- they won't face as much depreciation/less resale on their vehicles.

shobhit15 · 29th September 2005, 09:43

hey guys, I just went to a Maruti dealer yesterday and got a good look at the new LXI and VXI models.

The only change in LXI is the color of the back left and right indicator light plates, which have been changed from orange to white. Believe me, it looks worse !!!

In VXI, they have provided Auto Climate control, Wider tyres, MP3 / CD player and the same back light changes.The rest of the changes are as before.

I guess still it makes sense to buy an LXI and modify it accordingly and it will come out cheaper than the VXI.

By the way, could someone tell me what EXACTLY is the difference between climate control and standard air-conditioning ? (I guess the only thing is you don't have to switch the AC on and off again and again. The computer does it. Am I right ?)

Catamaran · 29th September 2005, 10:37

Quote:

By the way, could someone tell me what EXACTLY is the difference between climate control and standard air-conditioning ? (I guess the only thing is you don't have to switch the AC on and off again and again. The computer does it. Am I right ?

In a climate control A/C, You can set the cabin temperature as per your liking....

by the way are you sure these are the only changes in the baleno?? and the new baleno is already out?? the site doesnt mention anything....

i would have loved if maruti had kept the rear boot design same as altura for the baleno sedan... same tail lights, same styled number plate slot, similar bumpers etc etc... would have been much better ..what say??/

shobhit15 · 29th September 2005, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Catamaran

by the way are you sure these are the only changes in the baleno?? and the new baleno is already out?? the site doesnt mention anything....

I have seen it with my own eyes !!!!!!!!!!!!

Catamaran · 29th September 2005, 13:20

Thanks Shobhit.. That's a relaxing news for existing baleno owners including me... no major dip on resale value

shobhit15 · 29th September 2005, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catamaran

Thanks Shobhit.. That's a relaxing news for existing baleno owners including me... no major dip on resale value

I know just how it feels. I've got a 2 month old Baleno

shobhit15 · 30th September 2005, 14:45

Another reason for old Baleno owners (including me) to rejoice. My brother-in-law has just booked old Baleno. Yes, thats right OLD BALENO not the new one since he was getting additional 10,000 discount on old baleno. The net amount he had paid id Rs 5.50. That is surely Value for money, what do you guys say ??

typeOnegative · 30th September 2005, 14:50

You Delhi guys are lucky when it comes to Marutis. :( That is an extremely good deal Shobhit.

vivek_pinkoo · 30th September 2005, 14:55

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Originally Posted by shobhit15

Another reason for old Baleno owners (including me) to rejoice. My brother-in-law has just booked old Baleno. Yes, thats right OLD BALENO not the new one since he was getting additional 10,000 discount on old baleno. The net amount he had paid id Rs 5.50. That is surely Value for money, what do you guys say ??

I paid 5.30 last month 21st August.2005 for LXi

typeOnegative · 30th September 2005, 14:57

Oh wow. It is getting better. Vivek, OTR or ex-showroom?

vivek_pinkoo · 30th September 2005, 14:59

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Oh wow. It is getting better. Vivek, OTR or ex-showroom?

it was onroad (I suppose OTR is the same thing?

)

typeOnegative · 30th September 2005, 15:01

Yes yes.

That was an awesome deal. I works out to about 6+ L here OTR in Mumbai.

vivek_pinkoo · 30th September 2005, 15:03

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Originally Posted by typeOnegative

Yes yes.

That was an awesome deal. I works out to about 6+ L here OTR in Mumbai.

I put 40K for other stuffs (wheels etc) so final figure turned out to be 5.70

28th September 2005, 17:16	#91
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,913 Thanked: 352 Times View My Garage	So someone has finally reported it ! Guess the LXi is still the better bet, for anyone who wants to choose their audio setup and wants 14" wheels ..
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28th September 2005, 19:30	#92
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	man what the hell is up with Maruti! Where is ABS and airbags! Just for climate control how do they expect people to buy the Vxi. Also why doesnot Lxi get the same Wider rubber! Is Maruti insane! Each model has different size of tyres with a same engine!
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28th September 2005, 23:36	#93
imjimmy BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chd Posts: 289 Thanked: 6 Times	hmmm... I've got mixed feelings on this. Maybe Maruti should learn something from Hyundai. Do they expect the Lxi to sell in large numbers by just improving the tail lamps and reducing/eliminating the discounts.. I guess they lost a golden opportunity. I firmly believe that even at 5.79L exshowroom in Delhi, Baleno is great VFM.. But only iff.. they had made substantial changes with the same price tag, they could have cornered a large share between the C and the C+ segmant cars. The monthly sales figures could have zoomed.. On the other hand good news for the existing owners(like me - they won't face as much depreciation/less resale on their vehicles.
	() Thanks

29th September 2005, 09:43	#94
shobhit15 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 208 Thanked: 0 Times	hey guys, I just went to a Maruti dealer yesterday and got a good look at the new LXI and VXI models. The only change in LXI is the color of the back left and right indicator light plates, which have been changed from orange to white. Believe me, it looks worse !!! In VXI, they have provided Auto Climate control, Wider tyres, MP3 / CD player and the same back light changes.The rest of the changes are as before. I guess still it makes sense to buy an LXI and modify it accordingly and it will come out cheaper than the VXI. By the way, could someone tell me what EXACTLY is the difference between climate control and standard air-conditioning ? (I guess the only thing is you don't have to switch the AC on and off again and again. The computer does it. Am I right ?)
	() Thanks

29th September 2005, 13:20	#97
Catamaran BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dubai - Cochin Posts: 124 Thanked: 307 Times View My Garage	Thanks Shobhit.. That's a relaxing news for existing baleno owners including me... no major dip on resale value
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30th September 2005, 14:45	#99
shobhit15 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 208 Thanked: 0 Times	Another reason for old Baleno owners (including me) to rejoice. My brother-in-law has just booked old Baleno. Yes, thats right OLD BALENO not the new one since he was getting additional 10,000 discount on old baleno. The net amount he had paid id Rs 5.50. That is surely Value for money, what do you guys say ??
	() Thanks

30th September 2005, 14:50	#100
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	You Delhi guys are lucky when it comes to Marutis. :( That is an extremely good deal Shobhit.
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30th September 2005, 14:57	#102
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Oh wow. It is getting better. Vivek, OTR or ex-showroom?
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30th September 2005, 15:01	#104
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Yes yes. That was an awesome deal. I works out to about 6+ L here OTR in Mumbai.
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